When starting a building project, everyone wants the home of their dreams even if they have to stretch the budget. When money is tight some of the first things to go are luxury upgrades, but there are some custom options that you will regret crossing off your list as time goes on.

No matter what your budget, these five custom home upgrades should not be forgotten:

1 – Custom Cabinetry and Closets

The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house, and one of the major complaints is not having enough storage for pots and pans, dishes and food. Custom builders can solve this problem by using an expert in cabinetmaking and storage solutions. The same thing can be said for the coat closet in the front hall and bedroom closets as well. Even in large homes, storage needs to be sufficient. Always include more closets and cabinets than you think you need in a home builder’s custom plan.

2 – Energy Efficient Appliances and Fixtures

Although it is possible to get cheaper appliances and kitchen and bathroom fixtures to begin with and replace them a year or two after having a custom home built, including them in your budget at start will save you money in the long run. Customer home builders can help you decide on energy efficient models, which will save you money on your utility bills and suit the look and feel of the rooms in your house. If you are getting custom cabinetry work done in the kitchen, for example, your fridge and dishwasher can even have the same front facade for a more cohesive look.

3 – More Lighting Than You Think You Need

While standalone lamps can be purchased at any home store and set on a table or chest of drawers, built in lighting fixtures not only give your home a bright and open feeling but also improve property value. Lighting options you should not pass up when getting a custom home built include under cabinet lights in the kitchen, chandelier or pendant lights in the dining room, lights built into custom shelves or entertainment unit in the living room and closet lights in each bedroom.

Skylights and solar tubes are another great option for introducing more natural light into the home. Because these are difficult and disruptive to add after the structure is built, they should be included in the home builder’s initial design.

4 – Top-Quality Flooring Throughout

Authentic hardwood, imported tile and stone all increase the cost of a custom home build, but there really is no alternative if you want your home to be impressively luxurious. Not only do these types of floor materials increase your property value considerably over laminate or vinyl tile, but they also give you a true appreciation of just how beautiful your home can be. Since replacing a floor in the future is expensive and very disruptive of your day-to-day life, it is a better idea not to pass up top-quality flooring from the beginning.

5 – Options for Electric, Internet and Home Automation

Even if you do not intend to automate your home from the start, custom builders can design the space and include appropriate utilities to do it in the future. At the very least, electric and Internet options shouldn’t be skimped on. This means having multiple electrical outlets in each room, including the garage, outside and even in closets, as well as having cable or fiber optic Internet outlets in multiple rooms in the house.

These extras will increase the initial cost of the property created by the custom home builders, but they are all worth it in the long run. Not only do some of them, such as energy efficient appliances and some rights, save on your utility bills, others increase property value overall and also make living in your dream home much more comfortable.

Customer Home Builders

The above helpful tips are good items to keep in mind when searching for customer home builders in College Station, TX, or any other location where custom home designs are needed and home builders will be hired to help you implement your home improvements.

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Billy Chenault loves building custom homes; that is his primary purpose. He has been pursuing this goal in the building industry for over 30 years. He started CGM Home Builders, Inc. in 1999 and brings his experience as a master plumber in the construction industry to all the homes that he creates. He has a reputation for quality work, outstanding customer service and high ethical business standards. He has assembled a dedicated team of subcontractors and suppliers that stand behind their work and products.